Ohio University Bobcats Open Home Season Versus Marietta Pioneers
Ohio University will start its 30 game home schedule against Marietta College in a 3:30 p.m. game after recent wins and losses. The Bobcats, coming off a 8-6 win over Virginia University and an 11-8 defeat in their opener, aim to tighten defense and consistent hitting. Don Peden led practice focusing on bat work while pitchers face a tough lineup from Marietta and Huntington opponents.
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Evolution of Moe Has en Fiction
A brisk sketch traces baseball’s origins from crude early games in the United States to its rise as a national pastime. It notes Abner Doubleday’s attributed role, the shift from base running to scoring, the 1845 Knickerbockers and New York Nine games, the 1851 Old Red Grounds contest, early leagues, box scores, and notable figures like Al Reach shaping professional baseball through the 19th century.
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Major Leagues Open Today in Opening of 1980 Season
Major League clubs begin the season with sixteen teams parading contenders and opening day games across eight cities. Philadelphia leads the American League race with the Yankees Indians and Tigers challenging, while the Cubs Pirates Braves and Cardinals face stern NL opposition. Estimated 300,000 fans attend opening games with strong advance ticket sales signaling ongoing interest.
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Carnera Wins Odd Victory in Oakland Bout Under Probe
The California Athletic Commission plans an inquiry into Primo Carnera's sixth round victory over Leon Chevalier in Oakland after purses were held up. Commissioner Charles Traung noted the towel thrown by Chevalier's second calls into question the finish and said interviews with the principals may shed light on the sudden end.
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Veteran Todt Sparks Red Sox Past Washington in Opener
Yesterday Hero-Phil Todt, veteran Red Sox first baseman not slated to start, collected three timely hits and scored a run while driving in a key run in a 4 3 victory over Washington. Todt earned the start over rookie Bill Sweeney due to experience.
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Veteran Scott Back to Hens for Third Time
Toledo April 15 The New York Giants have sent Jack Scott veteran hurler back to the Toledo Mud Hens for the third time. At the same time the Mud Hens sent Eddie Marleau Adamson and Butch Conlan to Fort Wayne Ind an option.
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Newark Boxers Battle to Draw in Stiff Lightweight Bout
In Newark on April 15 Ho man Foonan of Newark and Jim Ballinger of Ludlow Ky fought 10 close rounds with no victor as both were evenly matched. A six round semi final between Matt Marsch of Cincinnati and Nordh Smith of Newark also ended in a draw among middleweights.
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Oarsmen Prepare Regatta At Annapolis
Navy and M I T oarsmen will train on the Severn River in preparation for Saturday's triangular regatta with Columbia. Each school will race varsity junior varsity and 150-pound eights with Navy and Columbia also fielding freshman crews.
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Dayton Flyers Defeat Cincinnati Bearcats 5–0
Dayton Flyers shut out Cincinnati Bearcats 5 to 0 in a tight game here yesterday. Dayton scorers were Westerkamp and Lang. Cincinnati's goalscorers were Langein and Distler.
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Beulah Park Opens Spring Racing Meet in Grove City
Arrangements completed for the Beulah Park spring racing meet in Grove City. The 19 day meet opens Saturday and the entire plant has been repaired and readied.
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Battalino Knocks Out Nabors in Fourth Round in Waterbury
Featherweight champ Bat Battalino stops Benny Nabors in the fourth round of a scheduled 19 round bout in Waterbury Connecticut. Battalino weighed 130 pounds Nabors 132 pounds. The title was not on the line.
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Baker Wins 10 Rounds Over Hambright in Pittsburgh
Sargeant Sammy Baker, the New York welterweight, defeated Vincent Hambright of Cincinnati in a 10 round bout in Pittsburgh last night.
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Ohio State Blanked Kentucky Wildcats 6 to 0
Ohio State pitcher held Kentucky scoreless as the Buckeyes blanked the Wildcats 6 to 0 in Columbus yesterday. Kentucky failed in several late chances and could not capitalize with runners in scoring position.
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Ruth to Play Despite Poor Leg Condition
Philadelphia April 15 The highest priced baseball player Babe Ruth will start the 1920 season hampered by a leg injury from an exhibition game last week. The Yankees star opens a two year contract at 8000 dollars per season, drawing special fan interest in today’s game against Philadelphia.
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Gorilla Jones Scores Kayce Tuesday Night
Gorilla Jones the Akron welterweight fought Gene Cardi of Wilkes-Barre and won by technical knockout in the seventh round as Cardi was stopped after a flip-hammer flurry. Nick Popoig stopped Cato Calubo in the second round. Sammy O'Dell beat U Ss Carpenter in six rounds. Lonnie Owden outpointed Lynn Jordan in six.
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A's and Cubs Favored In 1930 Baseball Pennant Races
The season opens with the Athletics as American League favorites and the Cubs as National League front runners. Eight new managers take the helm across the league, including Donie Bush with the White Sox and Bill McKechnie with the Braves, as teams aim for the 1930 pennant amidst skepticism about rapid turnarounds.
Logan Kleger’s Capital City Quintet Clinches Win
Logan Kleger’s Capital City quintet defeated Waldo Wade’s Columbus team 375 to 2761 in a Saturday night match. Winners included Paul Cruise Phil Henderson John Columbus C W Johnston and Pete Beshara with Cruise 687 Beshara 643. George Lam mer led Columbus with 628.
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Earl Sande Returns to Saddle in Spring Races
Earl Sande, once the leading American jockey, rode Frank Hayes' Rockslide to a fifth-place finish in a mile and an eighth race at Havre de Grace. Sande said he will ride at Jamaica’s opening meet and plans to sell Nassak, his remaining horse, to resume professional riding under Jockey Club rules.
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Star Fighter Breaks Wrist During Hold Up
Chicago heavyweight Pete Wistort, known for early knockout success, resisted a street robbery. he grabbed the gun from the assailant and struck him, saving $9 but breaking his wrist and cancelling bouts for weeks.
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Moody Wins First Eastern Tennis Match At Forest Hills
Mrs Helen Wills Moody opened the year with a 7 5 6 3 exhibition victory over Elmer J Griffin at Forest Hills New York. She will stay in New York to April 22 then sail to Europe to defend English and French titles and play for the United States in the Wightman Cup.
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Dorval and Sandwina Fight to ten round draw
Jack Dorval of Emporium Ja and Ted Sandwina of Sioux City Ta boxed to a ten round draw at St Nicholas arena in New York on April 15. Dorval weighed 213% and Sandwina 195% for the lightweight bout.
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Six Managers Absent As 1929 Season Opens
Six major league managers did not return for the 1929 season opening. Miller Huggins heads the Yankees, Bill Carrigan left retirement for Boston, Maine Lens Blackburne coaches St. Louis, Jack Hendricks stays home in Indianapolis, Judge Emil Fuchs stays as Braves president, Billy Southworth moves from Cardinals to Rochester’s International League. Three shifts include Dan Howley Browns to Reds, Donie Bush Pittsburgh to White Sox, and Bill McKechnie Cardinals to Braves.
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Derby Odds Shift as Desert Light Drops to 10 to 1
Lexington April 15. Derby odds in the feature book favor Desert Light now at 10 to 1 after strong backing. High Foot also at 10 to 1 while Dedi cate climbs to 12 to 1, reflecting betting shifts before the Kentucky Derby.
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